‘Making a dream the reality’: 10-year-old boy, who only started riding in lockdown, is off to HOYS

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Zachary Bradshaw and Carrowvilla Izzy have qualified for the 128cm HOYS showjumping final 2023
Zachary Bradshaw (10) and Carrowvilla Izzy have qualified for the 128cm HOYS showjumping final 2023.
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One of three boys lining up for the Equine Rescue Services 128cm championship at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) next month (4-8 October) is brilliant young jockey Zachary Bradshaw.

The 10-year-old only started riding properly during lockdown, but he and his leased pony Carrowvilla Izzy qualified for the 128cm final at HOYS at just their second attempt earlier in the summer. Now it’s all systems go as Zac prepares to make his debut at these prestigious championships at the NEC Birmingham.

Jennifer Donald
Jennifer Donald
Showjumping and racing editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.